Bharti Airtel Limited announced that its current Statutory Auditors, Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, will retire following the 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 2027. Following a selection process, the Board has approved the appointment of S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP as the new Statutory Auditors, effective from the conclusion of the 2027 AGM, subject to shareholder approval. The profile of the incoming auditor is attached.
Change in Statutory Auditors Approved
Bharti Airtel Limited has officially informed the stock exchanges regarding a significant change in its Statutory Auditors. The Board of Directors, acting upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee, has approved a change in the firm responsible for auditing the company’s accounts.
Retirement of Current Auditors
The present Statutory Auditors, Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP (Firm registration no. 117366W/W-100018), are scheduled to retire upon the conclusion of the 32nd Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’), which is expected to take place in the calendar year 2027. This retirement marks the completion of their second consecutive term as the company’s auditors.
Appointment of New Auditors
As a result of a comprehensive and transparent selection process, the Board has approved the appointment of S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP (Firm registration no. 101049W/E300004) as the Company’s new Statutory Auditors. This appointment is effective from the conclusion of the 32nd AGM in 2027, for a term as per applicable laws, and remains subject to the requisite approval from the shareholders.
Profile of S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP
The annexed profile details that S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP (“SRB”) is a limited liability partnership incorporated in 1949. The firm and its affiliate network primarily focus on providing audit and assurance services. They serve a wide variety of large listed and private companies across sectors including Industrial, Infrastructure, Consumer Products, Financial Services, Technology, Media and Entertainment, Telecommunications, and Professional Services.
This intimation was formally approved by the Board of Directors at IST 1540 Hrs on March 10, 2026, in compliance with applicable disclosure requirements.
Source: BSE
